Canal Lodge

77 Outwoods Street, Burton-on-trent, DE14 2PL

01283553086

Care Type

Residential Care

CQC rating published

Not available

Provider

Godfrey Barnes Care Limited

Beds

2 beds

Costs and who runs this home

Run by Godfrey Barnes Care Limited, which runs 4 care homes in England: 1 rated Outstanding and 3 not yet rated.

How to pay for a care home explains the council means test, what counts as capital and the funding you can ask to be assessed for.

About Canal Lodge

Canal Lodge is a small residential care home located on Outwoods Street in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. It provides care for two residents and is operated by Godfrey Barnes Care Limited.

The home specializes in supporting younger adults with learning disabilities and sensory impairments. Its intimate size means residents receive personalized attention in a domestic setting rather than a larger institutional environment.

As a newly registered or recently established service, Canal Lodge does not yet have a CQC inspection rating. This means there is no published inspection history available. Prospective residents and families should be aware of this when making their decision, and may wish to understand more about the home's quality assurance processes and care standards directly with the provider.

Specialist Care

Learning disabilitiesSensory impairmentsYounger adults

5 Questions to Ask on Your Visit

When visiting Canal Lodge, consider asking...

1.What happens if my relative's care needs increase significantly -- will they have to move?
2.How do you handle concerns or complaints from families?
3.What does the monthly fee cover and what will cost extra?
4.How do you keep families informed about their relative's day-to-day wellbeing?
5.What happens if my relative is unhappy here?

5 Things to Look For on Your Visit

When you visit Canal Lodge, look out for...

1.Do staff greet residents by name and stop to chat?
2.Are residents dressed, up and occupied, or sitting alone in front of a TV?
3.Does the home smell fresh and feel clean without being clinical?
4.Do residents look comfortable and at ease, or anxious and withdrawn?
5.Does the manager answer your questions openly or deflect?

Could the NHS fund Canal Lodge's fees?

The average nursing home costs £1,535 per week. That's £79,820 a year. NHS Continuing Healthcare could cover all of it. No means test, no contribution from you.

Find out if the NHS could fund these fees